North Korea
AsiaCapital: Pyongyang
2026 population
25.9M
Rank #56 globally
Area
121k km²
Metros tracked
7
28% of population in metros
Composite score
12.7
Rank #84 globally
7 tracked metros
| Rank | Metro | Population | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #232 | Pyongyang★ Capital▲ Largest | 4.5M | 11.8 | Regional Hub |
| #2815 | Hamhung | 769K | 0.3 | Local City |
| #2897 | Chongjin | 668K | 0.2 | Local City |
| #2955 | Wonsan | 486K | 0.2 | Local City |
| #3035 | Sinuiju | 359K | 0.1 | Local City |
| #3067 | Kaechon | 320K | 0.1 | Local City |
| #3087 | Sunchon | 297K | 0.1 | Local City |